# Weng Wenhao

_Chinese geologist and politician_

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> Weng Wenhao, courtesy name Yongni (咏霓), was a Chinese geologist and politician. One of the earliest modern Chinese geologists, he is regarded as the founder of modern Chinese geology and the father of modern Chinese oil industry. From May to November 1948, Weng served as President of the Executive Yuan (Premier) of the Republic of China.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 26 July 1889 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Cixi City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P19))
- **Died:** 27 January 1971 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P570))
- **Place of death:** Beijing ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P20))
- **Citizenship:** People's Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P27))
- **Occupation:** geologist; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P106))
- **Political party:** Kuomintang ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P102))
- **Education:** Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968); Old University of Leuven ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P69))
- **Positions held:** Premier of the Republic of China (20 May 1948 – 25 November 1948); Vice Premier of the Republic of China (4 June 1945 – 18 April 1947); President of Tsinghua University (1931–1931); member of the National Assembly of the Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787#P39))

## Questions

**When was Weng Wenhao born?**  
Weng Wenhao was born on 26 July 1889 in Cixi City.

**What positions has Weng Wenhao held?**  
Positions held by Weng Wenhao include: Premier of the Republic of China (1948–1948); Vice Premier of the Republic of China (1945–1947); President of Tsinghua University (1931–1931); member of the National Assembly of the Republic of China.

**Where did Weng Wenhao study?**  
Weng Wenhao was educated at Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968), Old University of Leuven.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Weng Wenhao](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weng_Wenhao) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q6123787](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6123787) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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## Licence and attribution

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